What to see in Vilnius and the surrounding area on your own in 1-3 days of rest?

What to see in Vilnius in 1 - 2 days on your own with children or together? Consider all the popular sights of the capital of Lithuania, which can be visited in summer and winter, learn about interesting excursions accompanied by Russian-speaking guides, draw up a map of the location of all objects with descriptions and photographs.

Vilnius is not only about monuments and parks, but also city residents who love their city and try to show the best of its past and present. Thus, there is a unique Old Theater in the city. His performances take place on the streets of the city, in castles and parks. In addition, the city has several theaters and theater studios designed for different audiences.

What to see in Vilnius and its surroundings?

• Cathedral St. Stanislaus and Vladislav (basilica) on the street. Šventaragio

• Town Hall Square.

• Funicular and Gediminas castle tower on the street Arsenalo One-hour group tour - 1.4 euros, 0.85 euros - child ticket.

• Palace of the rulers The Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the National Museum at st. Arsenalo 1, Admission ticket for adults - 3 euros.

• Former possessions of the Radziwills - Vingis park... Place of mass celebrations in Vilnius.

• Bernardine garden with fountains.

• Pavilnissky (Pailių) regional park, mill and entertainment center at the end of st. Belmonto. You can get there by bus 74.

• The estate of the governor M. Kutuzov, now - the palace of the president of Lithuania.

• Ostrobramskaya tower, chapel and miraculous icon Mother of God on the street. Aušros Vartų 14.

• Vilnius University, which is almost 500 years old on st. Universiteto

• Church St. Francis of Assisi on the street. Mairono

• Art microdistrict or state of artists, Uzupis

• Streets of the Old Town: Gediminas Avenue, Stiklu, Zhidou, Gaono streets, quarters of the German city.

• Mednitsky castle or Medininkai Castle, 30 km from Vilnius. Entrance - 1.74 euros

The best sights of Vilnius, which are worth seeing, are definitely located in the central part of the city. A tour of the center takes two hours on average, but it can take several days. It all depends on the interests of tourists and the time they are willing to devote to the inspection. Usually, we recommend supplementing excursions in Vilnius with the castles and lakes of the town of Trakai, which is located 27 kilometers from the capital of Lithuania.

• IN Trakai you can also get acquainted with the culture of one of the Turkic peoples - the Karaites and even visit a restaurant with Karaite cuisine. In addition, this is a resting place for residents of the capital, there is a wonderful nature. You can get to Trakai from the Vilnius bus station by buses No. 28 and 29, which leave every 10 minutes. Entrance tickets cost 6 euros, children - 3 euros.

Prices for excursions in Vilnius in Russian

Prices for excursions are different, from 11 euros for a group sightseeing walk around the city, to 520 euros for a two-day individual excursion by car throughout Lithuania from Vilnius to Palanga. The average cost of an excursion is from 60 to 100 euros. Excursions in Vilnius in Russian are conducted by many guides, then we will consider several excellent offers that we recommend to book first of all on vacation in Vilnius both in winter and in summer. In Lithuanian, as a rule, excursions are cheaper, while Russian is equated to other foreign languages. Entrance fees range from € 1 to € 3 for adults.

Most popular excursions:

• Sightseeing tour by bus Hop on - Hop off tour, from the firm VIilnius city tour. Audio guide in 11 languages. The cost is 11 euros. You can book a trip on the official website vilniuscitytour.com.
• The historic center of Vilnius... Main attractions, a bit of history, baroque architecture. The cost is 88 euros. Lots of positive reviews. We book using the link.
• Vilnius and Trakai... The modern and ancient capital of Lithuania. The cost is 180 euros. Duration - 6 hours. Tour in Russian. Guide Gintaras has only positive reviews. We book using the link.

For your convenience, you can choose excursion tours according to your interests:

Where to go with children?

What to do in Vilnius with children primarily depends on their age. We recommend visiting the Lele puppet theater with the little ones or taking a walk in the Bernardine Garden in the city center. The park is open until 22:00, there are playgrounds, a river, ponds with ducks. It is cozy there even in winter. There are educational excursions in museums for schoolchildren. They cost several euros. There are special family tours of the Old Town. This tour will cost 110 euros for 1 - 4 people. You can learn a craft or acquire new knowledge.

Places we recommend to visit first of all:

• Guild of Craftsmen on the street. Pranciskonu 6. This is a pottery workshop - an exhibition. You can see all the stages of making ceramics and take part in this action.
• Shop-cafe - museum of chocolate on the street. Zamkova.
• Stone mill - a museum in the Lubavas estate, 20 km north of Vilnius. Open to the public from 15 April to the end of October. Admission for adults - 4.35 euros, for schoolchildren - 2.32 euros.
• The largest stables in Vilnius Vilniaus žirgynas. Here you can ride a horse or sleigh, get a riding lesson. Cost - from 14 euros.
• The Vichy water park is open for children and adults at Ozo gatvė 14C.

In addition, you can visit the resort town of Druskininkai, 130 km from Vilnius. Go skiing there, visit the spa, local mineral springs, water park or Antanas Cesnulis' wooden sculpture park.

What to see in Vilnius on your own in 1-3 days?

• What sights of the city are better to visit per one day?

The most common route for tourists coming to Vilnius for a day starts in the center near the Cathedral and Town Hall Square. Then you can walk along the streets of the Old Town, dine in an authentic cafe or restaurant, admire the panorama of the city from the Castle Hill and visit one of the city's museums. The evening can be devoted to theater, outdoor activities or visiting cafes - breweries on Gediminos Avenue or neighboring streets.

• What to see in Vilnius in 3 days?

If you have 2 or 3 days left, then one of them can be spent on a trip to Trakai, and another one on exploring the sights and gastronomic peculiarities of Vilnius.

Where to go for a walk in the evening?

Interesting places in Vilnius are also restaurants, breweries, cafes that are often closely related to the history of the city. In winter, after lunch, the ski slopes open on the mountain Liepkalnio, indoor and outdoor skating rinks work.

Popular places:

• Jewish Restaurant "Rishon"On the street Tilto. An atmospheric place closely related to the history of Lithuanian Jews and the Lithuanian Jewish community. Only kosher food is served, there is a children's menu. There is also a shop and a cookery.
• Small breweries in Lithuania are equated to the European heritage and are protected by the European Union. You can taste live beer individually in one of the beer bars or restaurants of the capital. You can go on a "beer marathon" with a local guide. The price of such an excursion is 65 euros.
• Skybar on the 22nd floor with panoramic windows and a view of the Old Town.
• Night clubs Vilnius offices work until 4 am, even longer on weekends. Admission is free until 23:00.

What unusual places in the city to visit for free?

In addition to the Old Town, castles and cathedrals, the capital has many small but very interesting museums and exhibitions that can be visited for free. Parks and entertainment centers have been opened.

Examples of self-guided tours:

• Museum - amber shop on the street Mykolo 8. Guided tour in Russian, optional, costs 0.6 euros.
• Shop - cafe - chocolate Museum on the street Traku 13.
• Market "Hale», Hales Turgus and Sculpture Easter Egg, with bakeries and shops. The oldest market in Vilnius is located at ul. Pylimo 58.You can dine at a local café or sample old-fashioned foods for free. First of all, these are cheeses and wines.

At the beginning of March, once a year is held fair of Kaziukas... Another reason to come to the city when the question arises is where to go on excursions in Vilnius. The fair attracts craftsmen not only from Lithuania, but also from neighboring countries. It lasts for several days and is accompanied by festivities, performances by artists, dances and carnivals.

Vilnius sightseeing map

Life hacks, how is it profitable to have a rest?

These tips will help you plan your independent travel to Lithuania in winter or in summer cheaper:

• The Sravni service will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the search engine shows results from all major insurance companies, you just have to choose the most profitable option, but it is better not to save on health.
• Where to find cheap flights? Experiencedly, we advise you to use Aviasales, he is looking even among low-cost airlines.
• A plastic card helps to reduce expenses for tourists«Vilnius City Card«... It can be of 2 types: for a day (20 euros) or for three days (30 euros). The card allows you to use public transport for free, visit museums and other attractions, get discounts in cafes, hotels and clubs in the city. For example, a discount on bike rental with a card is 15%, in a cafe - up to 15%. A list of places where discounts are valid is attached to the card.